Visual Merchandising Executive - Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Join Parfums Christian Dior as a Visual Merchandising Executive on a fixed-term contract through January 2027. As part of this prestigious House, you will embody our mission to create a more beautiful and joyful world while helping establish us as the premier name in French luxury beauty. You will actively live our six core values: creating with passion, collaborating joyfully, striving for ultimate luxury excellence, leading boldly, championing inclusivity, and contributing to a re-enchantment of the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the UK Visual Merchandising (VM) department to ensure smooth operations.
• Translate creative briefs into tailored designs suitable for the local market, coordinate feedback with the central team, liaise with stakeholders, manage supplier projects, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Manage workflows related to LCP Counter rollouts for all seasonal activations throughout the year alongside your line manager.
• Take ownership of forecasts pertaining to all activations jointly with your supervisor.
• Oversee workflow processes for 3Axe locations concerning all annual animations.
• Lead project management for Christmas ad hoc campaigns.
• Handle procurement and budget management by working with purchasing teams to select optimal suppliers.
• Support various projects and lead logistics tasks such as ordering POS materials, testers, and video content.
• Manage strategy and execution for new LCP launches and DTR exclusive items.
• Ensure flawless DTR presentation on counters from beginning to end.
• Assist with installations during new product launches.
• Regularly visit London flagship stores to verify adherence to brand visual guidelines.
• Act as the main contact for field VM operations, facilitating dialogue with retail and field teams to promote continuous improvement based on feedback.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience preferably within luxury beauty or comparable sectors.

Soft Skills Aligned with Dior Values

• Exceptional attention to detail crucial for maintaining impeccable luxury standards in visual displays.
• Strategic mindset understanding the influence of visual merchandising on brand image, customer experience, and business objectives.
• Creativity and innovation to consistently deliver fresh, on-brand, and captivating visual concepts.
• Self-driven initiative to proactively identify visual enhancement opportunities and propose effective solutions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills for ongoing coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to clearly convey visual directives and nurture productive relationships.

Technical Competencies

• Expertise in visual merchandising methodologies, including effective display setups, lighting optimization, signage, and product arrangement.
• Proficient budget management capabilities for coordinating expenses related to visual initiatives and supplier engagement.
• Vendor management skills encompassing supplier communication, negotiation, and relationship building.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

Additional Information

At Parfums Christian Dior, inclusivity forms the foundation of our excellence. We honor diversity as vital to a sustainable and inspiring workplace where everyone is respected and valued. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to communicate your needs with your application.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your application for review by our recruitment team.
• Qualified candidates will be invited for an initial HR interview.
• Successful applicants will proceed to in-person interviews with the Hiring Manager and may be asked to complete a case study or task.

Please note, these steps may adjust depending on evolving business requirements.